Charity Music Event in London: Fundraising Concert for Gaza Aid through Palestine Support
In a bold move to raise funds for families in Gaza, a benefit concert titled "Together for Palestine" is set to take place at Wembley Arena in London on September 17. The event, which aims to be a moment of courage where artists come together to speak the truth in their hearts, is being organized by a group of passionate individuals, including Brian Eno, Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla, and Tracey Seaward.
Brian Eno, known for his work as an executive producer, has been vocal about his support for Palestine. He has expressed his disappointment at the silence of many artists due to fear of backlash or career implications. Eno is helping to organize the concert because he believes silence should no longer be an option.
Eno, along with Irish bands Fontaines DC and Kneecap, forms part of an alliance of musicians aiming to protect artists from being threatened into silence or career cancellation by groups like UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). This alliance is a testament to Eno's long-standing commitment to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a cause for which he has refused to perform in Israel and has urged others to do the same.
In a letter on Instagram, Eno has urged his "artist friends" to speak out in support of Palestine. Last month, he, along with British band Massive Attack, formed a syndicate to protect artists protesting against Israel's attack on Gaza.
The lineup for the concert has not yet been officially announced. However, Eno described the event as bringing together “artists, musicians and people for whom silence feels impossible”. Further announcements about the lineup are expected closer to the event date.
Amnesty International and Doctors Without Borders are among the non-partisan organizations that have described the situation in Gaza as genocide. Money raised from the concert will go to Palestinian partners via Choose Love, a UK charity supporting humanitarians in conflict zones.
Khalid Abdalla, known for his role in The Kite Runner, is also an organizer of the concert. Khaled Ziada, founder and director of the London Palestine Film Festival, is another organizer. The concert promises to be a night of music, reflection, and hope, a powerful statement from the arts community in support of Palestine.
[1] The Guardian, "Brian Eno to organise concert to support Palestine", 2025. [2] BBC News, "Wembley Arena to host 'Together for Palestine' concert", 2025. [3] The Independent, "Brian Eno urges artists to speak out in support of Palestine", 2025.
- Brian Eno, an outspoken supporter of Palestine, is joining forces with Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla, and Tracey Seaward to organize the "Together for Palestine" benefit concert at Wembley Arena, aiming to bring attention to the ongoing situation in Gaza.
- In a show of solidarity, Brian Eno has urged his artist friends to speak out in support of Palestine, rallying against Israel's attack on Gaza and forming a syndicate to protect artists brave enough to vocalize their opinions.
- The "Together for Palestine" concert promises to be an evening filled with music, reflection, and hope, as artists come together to express their support for Palestine and, in Eno's words, make silence an impossibility.
- Amid the ongoing tension, non-partisan organizations such as Amnesty International and Doctors Without Borders have described the situation in Gaza as genocide, and funds raised from the concert will be donated to Palestinian partners through Choose Love, a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting humanitarians in conflict zones.
- As the concert approaches, world news and lifestyle outlets, including The Guardian, BBC News, and The Independent, have reported on the lineup for the event, with many anticipating a star-studded night of entertainment featuring artists from various genres who believe in the cause.
